Like the "Harry Potter" series, "The Chronicles of Narnia" shows the progression of children as they grow up and face more adult challenges. In "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," Aslan the lion, (voiced by Liam Neeson) is supposed to represent Jesus Christ. The Christian undertones can definitely be observed in the first film. In "Prince Caspian," however, it is more difficult to determine what message Lewis was trying to get across.

The cacophony of bright lights the Wachowskis use makes it difficult for one's eyes to keep up with on-screen action. If you are not prepared for it, you're bound to get a headache within the first five minutes. What really hurts "Speed Racer" is that there is too much of this at once. If it was more subtle and spread out it would be easier to handle visually.

To go along with the acting, you need the perfect cast in order to pull off a good comic book movie. Tobey Maguire pulls off Spider-Man wonderfully. Now the same can be said of Robert Downey, Jr. playing Tony Stark, or Iron Man. I am so glad he was the one cast in this role. The little intricacies of the character shine through with Downey's own personality.

It's been 19 years since "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" was released and this fourth installment is certain to gain a lot of new fans, as well as reclaim the old ones. For the last few years, rumors have circulated on whether or not this film would actually be made. Some claimed Ford was too old to play Indiana Jones, which he most certainly is not.

The biggest laughs that this movie gets are ad-libbed lines by Fey and co-star Amy Poehler. All those years working together on "SNL" certainly paid off as they work well together and have a shining friendship that radiates off the screen. If only more ad-libbing had been allowed, "Baby Mama" would be funnier. This film is still entertaining and it might cause some women to want more children, where others -- like me -- want to put off having kids.

Because the kung fu action sequences are so wonderful to watch, one might think that the rest of "The Forbidden Kingdom" would be just as good. However, the main plot line of an American teen being transported to China where he joins up with martial arts masters, including a lovely young woman, is dreadfully boring.

It seems that no matter what type of film someone from Apatow's gang has a hand in, it succeeds. Even "Drillbit Taylor" had a definite Apatow feel. What is brilliant about "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," however, is Segel's honesty in his script. Everything seems natural, nothing is forced and no jokes are out of place. If anyone else had starred in this film, it wouldn't have been the same.

Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church and new indie-darling and "Juno" star Ellen Page make up a terrific cast that turn an otherwise dull script into an entertaining film. "Smart People" is definitely character-driven and those characters overpower many of the slow parts of the film. I normally wouldn't think this particular cast would work together in a dramatic film, but they do.

George Clooney first tried his hand at directing in 2002 with "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind." In 2005, "Good Night, and Good Luck," which he directed, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including achievement in directing and best picture. Now he's behind the camera again in the new film "Leatherheads," in which he also stars.

I am an avid fan of the long-running television show "Friends." I own all 10 seasons and at least once a day will quote or make a comment about a particular aspect of the show. Because I know just about every episode by heart and the intricacies of the characters, I have a difficult time watching them in other projects.

I really wanted this to be a good movie. I am a huge fan of Jim Sturgess, and Kevin Spacey is generally good in just about every role he has. Their performances in "21" are OK, but not what they could have been had the writing been better. The premise and plot are well executed during the first half of the film. Once Spacey's character is portrayed as the bad guy, however, the film takes a quick spiral downward.

"Happy Valley" is an ironic name for this true-life story made by CEO and entrepreneur Ron Williams, who set out making this film to reunite his daughter with his drug-addicted ex-wife. In the process of doing so, he found many people who are currently addicted to drugs or know of someone who is addicted.

The bright light illuminating from the International Space Station can be viewed by the naked eye several times a month. Now that the station is docked with the space shuttle Atlantis, it is even more visible and there is an excellent chance of seeing it on Friday morning.

The only good aspect of "Never Back Down" comes from the acting of Djimon Hounsou who plays intense and strict mixed martial arts instructor Jean Roqua. Hounsou was nominated in last year's Academy Awards for best supporting actor for his role in "Blood Diamond." No matter the character Hounsou takes on, he excels. Even the mediocre acting from Sean Faris improves dramatically in his scenes with Hounsou.

There are very few family and kid-friendly movies in theaters right now, and that's why the timing of the new animated movie "Horton Hears a Who" is perfect.

The dialogue in the first 20 minutes or so of "The Other Boleyn Girl" feels like an elementary school play. Acting from Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman is stilted and awkward. However, as the film delves into the plot and explores the intricacies of the sisters' lives, the pacing and acting picks up. Unfortunately, the last quarter of the movie drags on and will have audiences wanting the film to conclude.

It is probably safe to say that most people go through life and at some point question their looks. Some outgrow this phase and become comfortable and accepting of what they look like. For others, "Penelope" might be the type of film to help move that process along.

Everyone remembers high school differently, whether it was a good experience or not. But, what rarely gets told in a film is the inside happenings that only the students are aware of. "Charlie Bartlett" shows this on the surface while exaggerating the details.

Director Pete Travis is making his feature film debut after directing television movies and mini-series. Travis took on a huge project for his first film with an all-star cast. However, the problem with "Vantage Point" comes from the writing, by newcomer Barry Levy, as well as the directing. The acting by the cast is not that bad, but unfortunately, they cannot help a horrendous script.

The magical world that audiences enter when watching "The Spiderwick Chronicles" is definitely far-fetched. Within a few moments of opening, the plotlines reach a ridiculous level. I understand that this is a film for children -- and they will love it -- but it is difficult to think that the average adult will find it believable.